104 



REPORT OF THE SCOTTISH COMMISSION 



hoped that on this occasion the fiercest opposition may be beaten 

 down. That, however, will depend altogether upon the loyalty 

 and steadfastness of the Irish farmer to support the bacon-curing 

 establishment which he himself has brought into existence. The 

 Eoscrea Co-operative Factory may or may not succeed, but there 

 can be little doubt that if Irish farming is to "o on it must be on 

 the basis of co-operation, and ultimately the farmer must own 

 the bacon-curing establishments as well as the creameries of 

 Ireland. 



RIVER SHANNOiX AT ATHLONE 



